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Parents need a reminder that their words matter
Parents need a reminder that their words matter
DEAR ABBY: While shopping at the mall, I have seen too many stressed-out parents ignore or yell at their children. It certainly isn’t helpful. It isn’t how I was raised or how I raised mine. Years ago, I saw a poem in your column that addressed the ramifications of bad parenting versus good parenting. From what I’ve been seeing, you should print it again. Many parents who should read it won’t see themselves in it, but it could help the ones who do. Its message is so important. Thank you. – JANET F. IN MINNESOTA DEAR JANET: I know the poem you are referring to and I agree it sends an important message for parents. It’s one of many profound poems and essays included in my “Keepers” booklet, which was compiled because so many readers requested reprints of their favorites. Read on: CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE by Dorothy Law Nolte If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
Texas Editorial Roundup
Texas Editorial Roundup
Editorial: PUC wants a risky overhaul of Texas electric grid. We’re not yet convinced. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
Wishing you St. Patrick’s Day laughter
Wishing you St. Patrick’s Day laughter
The St. Patrick’s Day spirit has arrived, and we sure are in need of Irish levity. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
Complete game leads Rattlers to win
Complete game leads Rattlers to win
After going 4-1 in the San Marcos baseball tournament over the weekend, the Rattlers (10-8-2, 1-1) earned their first district win on Tuesday afternoon with a 6-0 shutout win over Schertz-Clemens Buffaloes. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
Texas State faces Stephen F. Austin WNIT
Texas State faces Stephen F. Austin WNIT
After officially earning an invitation to the 2023 WNIT on Sunday evening, Texas State learned on Monday it will play at Stephen F. Austin on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Nacogdoches, Texas in the first round of the postseason tournament. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
Bracket Advice: What are the upsets going to be and who is going to win it all?
Bracket Advice: What are the upsets going to be and who is going to win it all?
It’s that time of year again when millions of people fill their bracket to see who can pick the best as the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament starts on Thursday. 03/15/2023 12:00 AM
Crestwood businesses appear set to close
Crestwood businesses appear set to close
With the odds becoming increasingly high that the businesses at Crestwood Center off Old Ranch Road 12 will be forced to close in less than a week, the mood of those facing their last days to offer food, drink and services was surprisingly upbeat. 03/14/2023 12:00 AM
Suspect exits home following blast used by US Marshal
Suspect exits home following blast used by US Marshal
Suspect exits home following blast used by US Marshal 03/14/2023 12:00 AM
Suspects arrested following series of burglaries in county
Suspects arrested following series of burglaries in county
A joint investigation between the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and the Kyle Police Department culminated in the arrests this week of four individuals on multiple charges including burglary, vehicle and firearm theft and credit/debit card abuse. 03/14/2023 12:00 AM
Court to hear update on salary structures
Court to hear update on salary structures
The Hays County Commissioners Court moves forward in long effort to clarify, classify and determine new salary structures during its regular meeting today. 03/14/2023 12:00 AM
Coming out creates tension between longtime friends
Coming out creates tension between longtime friends
DEAR ABBY: A dear friend, “Lorraine,” contacted me because her daughter “Gabby” came out to her as bisexual and Lorraine knew I had experience with “this type of thing.” My daughter is bisexual. 03/14/2023 12:00 AM
Texas families to get tax dollars to send students to private school in proposed ‘parental rights’ bill
Texas families to get tax dollars to send students to private school in proposed ‘parental rights’ bill
A sweeping education bill introduced in the Texas Senate late Friday would allow families to use taxpayer money to send their children to private schools, establish new opportunities for parents to review instruction material and impose new rules on how gender and sexual orientation is taught in all grades. 03/14/2023 12:00 AM
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